Lampropelma nigerrimum
Sangihe Island Black
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-7 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
fast, skittish, defensive; will confront
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–82°F
(24–28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 85%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x18 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
moisture-retentive coco with bark/moss; vertical cork bark; water dish
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1-2 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
fast, skittish, defensive; will confront
Care Guide
A jet-black Indonesian Old World arboreal — fast, skittish, and more likely to confront than flee, with potent venom: advanced keepers only, no handling. No urticating hairs. Tall enclosure with vertical cork bark, moist-but-ventilated substrate, light misting, and a water dish.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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